the regular refs will be back on the field tonight for the browns and baltimore game. one of the nfl officials said they are glad to be back. they've been watching hours and hours of video. and he says's are ready. back to you. >> thank you. >>> one labor dispute in sports is resolved and another one continues. hockey experts believe the nhl lockout could last for months. but they've set up a negotiating meeter for tomorrow. the lockout is expected to have a big impact that rely on hockey games for businesses. bars in that area report they typically see up to a 50% jump in business on game night. >>> today at noon, plans for high-speed rail in california will clear a very important hurdle. a $40 million grant for an advance signaling system will be announced by local lawmakers. this ipart of a $750 million high-speed rail bond. environmentalists say switching to electric will reduce harmful admissions by 90%. >>> 8:07. let's check in with sal keeping a -- keeping a close eye on contra costa county. >> we're starting there. it's very slow. highway 4, westbound, still co